2-6 Clutch Removal: Removal

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Fig 1: View Of J 24204-2 & J 44530 Installed In Transmission Case

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NOTE: Refer to 3-5 Reverse Clutch Backing Plate Rivet Damage Notice .

Install J 24204-2 (1) and J 44530 (2) into the transmission case. See Special Tools . Make sure that J 24204-2 does not touch the gear thrust plate rivets (6) on the 3rd, 5th, and reverse clutch backing plate assembly. See Special Tools .
Compress the piston return spring assemblies (5) until a gap is visible below the retaining rings (3 and 4).

IMPORTANT: The outer 2-6 clutch retaining ring is thinner and larger in circumference compared to the inner low and reverse clutch retaining ring.

Remove the low and reverse clutch retaining ring (3).
Remove the 2-6 clutch retaining ring (4).
Remove J 24204-2 (1) and J 44530 (2) from the transmission case. See Special Tools .

Fig 2: Identifying Clutch Backing Plate

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Remove the 2-6 clutch backing plate (1).

Fig 3: View Of Clutch Plates & Piston Return Spring Assemblies

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Remove five 2-6 clutch fiber plates (1) and four 2-6 clutch steel plates (2).
Remove, as a unit, the 2-6 clutch spring plate (4) and 3 piston return spring assemblies (3).

Fig 4: Piston Return Spring Assemblies

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IMPORTANT: The piston return spring assemblies snap off.

Remove 3 piston return spring assemblies (1) from the 2-6 clutch spring plate (2).

Fig 5: View Of Input Internal Ring Gear

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Remove the input internal ring gear (1).